B&C Camera

I had a lens stuck on my Nikon DSLR that I could not get off. Thanks to posing the question to Unilocal Talk, I was pointed in the direction of this store. It’s a small-​ish store in a strip mall quite far from me. But it was well worth the trip. The store jam-​packed with everything photography. If you’re looking for it, you can almost no doubt find it here. They rent equipment. They sell equipment. And they repair equipment. They even offer photography classes.
The staff were super nice and helpful. I was greeted and assisted as soon as I walked in. It took 3 staff trying to get the lens off, but it finally did come off. And no charge for doing that either.
Such a wonderful and helpful experience! I will most definitely be returning here again for equipment purchases and classes. Hopefully, I won’t need any repairs. But if I do, I’ll be coming here for that too.

Customer service needs improvement but overall left with exactly what I needed so not to shabby.

This place is AWESOME! And such a lifesaver! I needed a Nikkor 24 mm f1.4 lens for a wedding I was shooting in Vegas and they had it at a super reasonable price too! It was an easy process to pick it up and everyone who works here is really nice. If given the chance I will definitely order from them again. Very pleased with the quality of the lens and the overall experience.

Good selection of lenses, but what is bug me that prices not posted!
Big selection of camera bags.

B&C is the main camera store in Vegas and I’ve been a patron for years. But I’ve seen a definite decline since they moved to the new store. The helpful staff seems to have been replaced by snotty salesmen who seem to look down on you. This year I’ve purchased two Canon 5D Mark III’s and two L series lens– totaling $ 10k from them. Yet when I tried to return a gift (for store credit no receipt) I was shouted down because I didn’t have ‘proof’ the items were purchased there– even though the first clerk was happy to issue a store credit. Very disappointed. I’m just going to buy online in the future and avoid the hassle.

They have a very knowledgeable staff and the prices are pretty good for a brick and mortar store. I shoot Nikon and they have a great inventory of cameras, lenses and backpacks.
I’ve taken a couple of their camera classes, the beginner and the follow-​up class. The instructors had very different styles so find one you like.
The new location is amazing and very casual. I’ve never felt pressured shopping there. Stop in and check it out, they have a camera to suit anyone’s needs and skill level.

Ron was very helpful with my needs for a wide angle lens. The store is amazing with a huge inventory of cameras and lenses as well as many other items needed for serious photography! Visit here if you want to see the amazing new Leica display

THIS PLACE IS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST CAMERA STORE PERIOD!!!
Now this is the part where I explain how incredibly awesome this store is…
I have searched far and wide for a place with inventory this extensive. For a brick and mortar there is literally nothing more you can ask for. The whole store is impeccably organized, with all of the latest gear. Looking for a new tripod, bag, lens? This is the place to go if you are within 100+ miles.
I personally live over three hours away and driving in to test lenses is not an uncommon occurrence. All of the sales associates I have spoken with have been VERY knowledgable and very familiar with the specific gear that I own. So when they suggest an addition to the gear I already have I know that it is something that will compliment and take my photos/​videos to another level, and not a ploy to sell me more stuff that I don’t need.
I’ve seen a few reviews complaining about prices for memory cards and bags, which in retail world are known as «add-​ons». Many stores that are brick and mortar have to rely on these items to make up some of the profit margin that is lacking in their larger sales. (Cameras, Lenses, Filters, etc) Think of these $ 2 differences as a tip for the business that will take care of you and ensure that you become a better photographer.
Don’t be the guy that comes in and tries out all of the lenses and then goes to buy them online from B&H (money laundering R US) or amazon. These people work really hard to make sure they get you into the best gear for any situation. Their opinions are worth it! Because if you take advantage of their system this store won’t last and will become yet another brick and mortar casualty of the online juggernauts!!! Now I have to drive 4 hours to this one, don’t kill this one too!!!

So I decide to check out this place because it looked great on the Internet as I’m shopping for a new camera bag. Walk in and the sign says «Tamarac bags 50% off «. Great I think. I find one that works only to be told it’s for that specific bag. I say the sign is plural meaning more than one. Out of the goodness of their hearts, they give me 20% on the bag I picked. Whatever. Avoid this place.

Went in with the hopes they still buy cameras. They don’t. But told me about
. Highly recommend KEH to sell your cameras.

The moment I walked into the door an employees approached me and asked if he could help me with anything. He assisted me to the nikon lens I was interested in and allowed me to try them out on my camera. He was very friendly, patient, and helpful. I love this store. They recently expanded their store. It’s beautiful. I will definitely be back for any future photography purchases.

Really nice shop. Very well maintained and excellent customer service.
As one of the few camera shops in Vegas (which is weird) B&C has always been a good place to go for my husband and I. My husband is much more into photography than I am, so typically I am just along for the ride.
Sometimes if it is busy you may wait for awhile to talk to an employee, but they are pleasant and knowledgeable about all the merchandise and about photography in general.
Also, good to know — you can rent lenses here, and if you are military it is 50% off! Great deal.

Dropped of my camera to get the sensor cleaned. Was told that it would be ready for pick up next day after 4pm. Went in around 5:45 camera was not ready. Because the camera was not ready when promised, they offered me a loaner to use if i needed one at no charge. Great Customer Service, will be back!!!

This place is good if you need something right away, otherwise over-​priced compared to shopping online. As in double or worse what you’d pay for the same memory cards at B&H.
I would have given more stars but the «all sales are final» policy put me off.
The staff is very nice though.

Very awesome Camera shop, Very knowledgable staff and great products. Always welcoming and was there visiting and stopped by. Will come again

I stopped by, more out of curiosity, than anything. I was very impressed with the knowledge and genuine friendliness i encountered with the sales girl that helped me. I even threw in a couple of those test questions to see if she knew what she was talking about… and she did! The prices here are on par with MSRP’s from Nikon, Canon and the rest… Which kind of stinks because I can get such great deals from Amazon. I guess what you cannot replace is the face to face interaction. but man, the difference in price is staggering. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience and i definitely intend on going back. If only for some random accessories.

Great place to go for all your photography needs! I would come here for everything when I’m in Vegas. Great customer service and every one knows there stuff.

B and C camera usually has what I need in this case a Velcro strap to attach to a flash head so I am able to use a diffuser. The staff is always helpful and knowledgeable. And the service is excellent. The prices range from inexpensive to Ultra high end, so there is something for everyone.

If you’re looking for buying advice or want to have some hands on time with new gear before you make a purchase, B&C is the place to go. Having been to other camera shops and disappointed in what they (don’t) carry, Vegas is lucky to have a store like B&C carry such a large stock of both Canon and Nikon equipment, from consumer to professional grade gear. They also seem to be expanding their Fujifilm selection, and they carry Leica equipment as well.
The staff is always friendly, and helpful depending on what information you need. Some of them shoot film, others portraits, and others landscapes. Some know a lot about off camera lighting, while others don’t typically use it. Talk to everybody and you’ll get matched with someone that shoots what you want to shoot, and they can help give you advice on what gear would be most helpful. I’ve come in dozens of times without purchasing a thing, and I’ve never felt pressured to, either. A good time to come in and socialize is Saturdays, where they have coffee and bagels, and encourage getting to know each other.
Nowadays, my visits to B&C are mostly to pick up rentals from
. Using B&C as a pickup location for rentals is free of charge, and each time I’ve done this has been easy and fast. Although I don’t make big photography purchases that often anymore, B&C is still a good place to shop. They always offer manufacturer specials and rebates, so although you can find things cheaper online, B&C can still offer a deal if you want to buy locally.

Made my last shopping trip to B&C today, customer service is terrible, I was made to feel I did something wrong by spending $ 400 the other day on a Spider & Blet and then having to exchange the $ 31 belt for a $ 29 belt today because the $ 31 belt didn’t fit.
When I ask to just get the $ 2 refund (I paid cash) they acted as if I had asked for their first born, made excuse after excuse, told me that it would «Look funny if they returned the $ 31 item and gave me the difference of $ 2, would look suspicious in their computer»…really? Exactly how is it suspicious to refund me my $ 2? I understand the All Sale Final and it makes complete sense on lens, cameras, and other things that people might try to buy and return instead of renting, but the belt had all of the original tags intact and had been purchased 2 days prior.
Their attempt to make it square with me, and not refund my $ 2, was to give me a cleaning cloth priced $ 9.95, the beauty of this… was that she totaled the register and says to me that will be $ 8.06 …SERIOUSLY… I just stared at her for a minute, and then told her I am not spending another dime in here, I never wanted the cleaning cloth in the first place, as I have a hundred at home.
The other employee in the store (male) says just discount the cloth so that is free… Ok, so let me get this straight, It looks better in their system to write off a balance of a sellable item then it does to simply give a customer their change??? WOW. Best part was she could not for the life of her figure out how to make it zero out with tax. At this point I just told them just forget the $ 2 and give me the new belt and they can just keep the dang money. It was $ 2 for gods sakes.
At this point the male employee comes over and with a snarky tone says «Just give her the $ 2 I will take it out of my pocket»…AGAIN SERIOUSLY!!! I was treated like I was doing something wrong. I explained that this would be my last time shopping there, and that I would make my purchases on Amazon or at the trade shows where I am treated with some respect.
Just a suggestion B&C, you might want to start training your 20-​something employees some customer service skills. $ 2 just cost you a customer… keep in mind it isn’t because of the dollar amount but rather principle and the way I was treated.